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AAP Sports News (Australia)
03-13-2005
RU: Three-try France end Irish grand slam dream

By Alex Richardson

DUBLIN, March 12 Reuters - France derailed Ireland's dream of a first rugby grand slam
in 57 years and kept their own hopes of retaining their Six Nations title alive with a
breathless 26-19 win at Lansdowne Road today.

First half tries from the impressive Christophe Dominici and debutant centre Benoit
Baby put France in the driving seat and a committed defence weathered a second half Irish
storm before Dominici went over for his second try late on to seal the win.

Ireland, chasing their first grand slam since their solitary clean sweep in 1948, were
nervy and disjointed for much ...

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